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Creform Material Handling System
The Creform Material Handling System, manufactured by the Creform Corp., recently provided an automotive supplier of fabricated metal parts with the ability to move components from its stamping operations to welding cells for further processing, according to a Creform news release.
Oil Eater Original
Kafko International recently introduced Oil Eater Original, an eco-friendly cleaner and degreaser that is said to disperse grease, oil and grime from machinery, engines, tools, concrete, walls and more.
Coord2013 CMM
Italian coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer Coord3 Metrology announced its 2013 CMM model series with the PH10 PLUS series of motorized indexing probe heads, wireless thermal compensation, high-resolution free-floating measuring scales and a free Stylus Change Rack.
Duo 400 parts washer
MecWash Systems recently introduced its Duo 400 compact, fully automatic and self-contained aqueous cleaning system. Said to meet the highest "visually clean and dry" cleanliness and inspection standards, the Duo 400 is ideal for cell-manufacturing or within a centralized layout, according to the company.
NCSIMUL Machine 9
SPRING Technologies, a vendor of solutions that optimize the use of complex NC machines, recently launched a new version of NCSIMUL Machine 9, its flagship software for machine simulation.
NCG CAM v12
NCG CAM Solutions Ltd. UK's NCG CAM v12 includes a number of new features, including the ability to machine selected surfaces, the ability to generate ruled surfaces, thread milling, a tool size guide, core horizontal area passes, multi-axis stock models and a VERICUT tool list creator, as well as many enhancements.
ParkMaker Viewer
PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, has launched a new, free utility called PartMaker Viewer. PartMaker Viewer allows users to view 2D prints, 3D models and even complete 3D assemblies.
PC-DMIS Gear 2.5
Hexagon Metrology announced the release of PC-DMIS Gear 2.5, a software module for basic and advanced gear measurement applications.
JetSleeve
New JetSleeve from Bilz Tool Co. Inc. is for enhancing milling tasks by providing more performance due to precise coolant supply.
All-Okuma Wheel Cell
Okuma America Corp. announced the launch of the new All-Okuma wheel cell.
Hydrocut LX Watejet Machine
ESAB Cutting Systems introduces the Hydrocut LX Waterjet Shape Cutting Machine — the latest version of ESAB's popular Low-Rail Hydrocut machine.
HCAC Collet Adaptation Chucks
Hardinge HCAC Collet Adaptation Chucks will adapt most spindles to accept C-series pull back collets, J-series pull back collets, stationary B-series collets, style-S master collets, step chucks and closers and dead-length collets.
